January, 2025

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Chief among the questions raised by Monday's ambiguous memo are whether programs like Medicaid and SNAP as well as funding for clinical research, community health centers, suicide prevention and state infectious disease surveillance will see interruptions due to the pause.

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Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

IDStewardship

In this article, five key skills for pharmacy residents are identified and discussed. Authored by:Asma Alamri, Pharm.D. &Huda Almalki, Pharm.D. Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residents, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia Mentored by: Sameer Alzaidi, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP System-Wide Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article Posted January 2024 According to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP a reside

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SEO Campaigns for Pharma Marketing: Strategies to Boost Visibility and Engagement

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: The Power of SEO Campaigns in Pharma Marketing 2 Crafting an Effective SEO Strategy for Pharma Marketing 3 Leveraging Content Marketing in SEO Campaigns 4 Measuring Success and Optimizing SEO Campaigns Introduction: The Power of SEO Campaigns in Pharma Marketing In todays competitive digital landscape, SEO campaigns have become an indispensable tool for pharma marketing executives.

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Challenges for Pharmacies in 2025: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Drug Topics

Pharmacy professionals are used to overcoming obstacles in this competitive, dynamic field. But the coming year will bring challenges affecting patient care, the industry workforce and their business. Pharmacies must be ready to do more than weather the storm; they need deliberate strategy and sophisticated tools to thrive amidst these obstacles. This white paper will discuss the issues and solutions that should be at the top of every pharmacy professionals mind as they start the new year.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Can you eat bread if you have diabetes?

The Checkup by Singlecare

If youre living with diabeteswhether prediabetes , Type 2 diabetes , or Type 1 diabetes then youre probably taking steps to manage your blood glucose levels. Along with regular exercise, sufficient sleep, and taking care of your mental health, following a healthy, balanced meal plan is one of the most effective components of diabetes management. As you focus on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, being mindful of your carbohydrate intake is likely at the forefront of your mind.

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HPLC method demonstrates value for quality control analysis of cardiovascular drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have developed a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that enables accurate determination and precise impurity analysis of the adrenergic -receptor blocker Carvedilol. Carvedilol is commonly used drug to treat cardiovascular diseases , Yuan et al. explained. While there are a variety of methods that can detect and quantify carvedilol, these methods often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, or the ability to simultaneously quantify carvedilol and its

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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk sponsored British pharmacies in pursuit of sales

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Danish drug company gave money for Google ads to promote weight loss services and received data on web traffic and prescriptions The Danish drug company Novo Nordisk provided hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of sponsorship to pharmacies including Boots and Lloyds as it sought to boost sales of its slimming drugs in Britain, the Observer can reveal.

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Pharmaceutical Advertising: Strategies and Insights for Effective Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: The Power of Pharmaceutical Advertising 2 Crafting Effective Pharmaceutical Advertising Campaigns 3 Navigating Regulations in Pharma Advertising 4 Leveraging Technology and Trends in Pharma Marketing Introduction: The Power of Pharmaceutical Advertising Pharmaceutical advertising plays a pivotal role in shaping healthcare decisions, bridging the gap between pharma companies, healthcare providers, and patients.

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Five Interesting Things To Know About Sulopenem (Orlynvah)

IDStewardship

In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five interesting things to know about sulopenem (Orlynvah). Authored by: Tina Zheng, Pharm.D., BCIDP UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article PostedXXX Sulopenem etzadroxil and probenecid (Orlynvah) was recently approved in October 2024 for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI) caused by Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae , or Proteus mirabilis.

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Can you drink on Contrave?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Contrave is a brand-name medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic (long-term) weight management in certain adults. It should be taken with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. As a combination drug that contains an opioid antagonist and antidepressant, it affects the brain to make you feel fuller and lower your appetite.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time, issued draft guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product. The guidelines address the safety, effectiveness or quality of these medicines. FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development.

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STAT+: FTC slams PBMs for boosting specialty drug prices at the expense of the U.S. health care system

STAT

For the second time in less than a year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission released a highly critical report of pharmacy benefit managers, which play a crucial but opaque role in the pharmaceutical supply chain. And the findings may provide further impetus for legislative action to curb practices that critics say contribute to the rising cost of prescription drugs.

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Avoiding Medicare Penalties: Navigating Challenges with PharmD Live Solutions

PharmD Live

Medicares increasing focus on quality metrics in 2025 presents critical challenges for healthcare providers. With penalties for non-compliance reaching as high as 9% of reimbursements, practices risk significant financial and operational strain. By leveraging solutions like PharmD Live, providers can navigate these challenges effectively, safeguard revenue and improve patient care.

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KPI Optimization In Independent Pharmacy: Top 5 Blogs From 2024

DiversifyRx

KPI optimization is critical to improving the performance of your independent pharmacy. If you dont measure it, you cant improve itthis statement has never been truer for pharmacy owners. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the benchmarks of success, providing insights into your pharmacys performance and guiding smarter decisions. Yet, many pharmacy owners overlook this critical aspect, focusing on day-to-day operations without a clear picture of their businesss health.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Is prescribing anticancer drugs by body surface area still relevant?

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Dosing anticancer drugs by body surface area was first introduced in the 1950s, based on preclinical animal models. The rationale was that this metric would better correlate with drug pharmacokinetics and organ function than weight-based dosing. But is it still appropriate in oncology practice today? Professor Alain Astier explains. Body surface area (BSA), calculated using height and weight and expressed in square metres (m), was thought to provide a universal dosing metric applicable across di

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FDA Inspections: Lesson 1 – Interviewing Employees

The FDA Law Blog

By Anne K. Walsh & Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. & Douglas B. Farquhar This is the first in a series of blog posts on tips for successfully handling an FDA inspection. Using publicly available examples, these lessons will illustrate potential pitfalls and strategies for interacting with FDA during and after an inspection. Although FDA has long taken the position that it has broad authority in how it conducts its inspections, it was not until 2012 that Congress put some teeth behind

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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) alternatives: What can I take instead of rosuvastatin?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Rosuvastatin is a remarkable cholesterol medication with proponents rightfully touting the statins strength in reducing bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Besides simply lowering LDL, the drug is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks. The brand-name version, Crestor , has been around for years, and now, generic rosuvastatin is available as a lower cost option.

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Opinion: Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy

STAT

A recent Nature Medicine research report is sounding an alarm. The risk of developing dementia by the age of 95 is 42%. The finding that the risk of dementia increases with age is well described. What’s new and startling about this result is the number. It’s double prior estimates. The investigator team, led by researchers at New York University and funded by the National Institutes of Health, reported even higher risk estimates for women, people who self-report Black racial identi

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Increase regulation of online sale of weight-loss jabs, pharmacists say

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Current rules leave door open for medicines to be supplied without appropriate patient consultation, association says Pharmacies are demanding tougher regulation of the online sale of weight-loss jabs amid a predicted new years boom in demand. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA), who represent independent community pharmacies, urged the regulator to require greater consultation with patients before dispensing weight-loss jabs and other high-risk medication online.

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ePI rollout backed in new paper by pharmaceutical bodies

European Pharmaceutical Review

Three industry bodies have produced a joint position paper highlighting recommendations for adopting a harmonised implementation of electronic Product Information (ePI) leaflets. The electronic Product Information] ePI platform will serve as a single source of trustworthy information, fostering transparency and regulatory efficiency across the EU The pharmaceutical industry associations, European Federation Of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Medicines for Europe and Associati

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Research digest: Identifying medication-related hospital readmissions

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

In a study comparing the performance of multiple trigger tools in identifying medication-related hospital readmissions, the OPERAM tool performed the best, identifying the highest number of both the total medication-related (re)admissions (MRRs) and potential preventable MRRs. Trigger tools are used to identify and measure adverse events over time and recognise MRRs.

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2024 IDstewardship Year End Review

IDStewardship

In this article we do a quick run down on IDstewardship for the end of 2024. Article Posted January 2025 It was welcomed that 2024 did not feel like an extension of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic as 2021-2023 had. I think many of us working in the infectious diseases space were grateful not to be at the mercy of pandemic demands. 2024 was a slower year for IDstewardship in regards to content creation and online engagement, but that still meant a lot of great new things were released.

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What is compounded semaglutide made of?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Semaglutide is an active ingredient in a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. These prescription drugs are used to treat Type 2 diabetes, promote weight loss , and reduce the risk of heart disease. Common brand-name drugs that contain this ingredient include Ozempic , Wegovy , and Rybelsus all manufactured by Novo Nordisk, a Danish pharmaceutical company.

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Beneath deal-making at J.P. Morgan conference, debate and sympathy over Americans’ anger at health care

STAT

SAN FRANCISCO — On the first day of the J.P Morgan Healthcare Conference, a small crowd of demonstrators gathered on a corner of Union Square just opposite of the conference’s main venue, the Westin St. Francis hotel.  It was a varied crew — musicians, health care workers, teachers, and others. Steve Zeltzer, a labor journalist and organizer, spoke before the group and held a sign saying, “No more Deny, Delay, Depose,” alluding to words inscribed on the bu

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AnaCardio raises $19m in funding round for heart failure candidate

Pharmafile

Swedish biopharmaceutical company AnaCardio has announced the completion of a Series A extension financing round that has raised $19m for its novel contractile agents. The round was co-led by Novo Holdings, Pureos Bioventures and Sound Bioventures. AnaCardios AC01 is a calcium sensitising inotrope, selective oral ghrelin receptor (GHSR1a) agonist in development to improve contractility in […] The post AnaCardio raises $19m in funding round for heart failure candidate appeared first on Phar

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Enhancing spectroscopy analysis with machine learning

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have developed and optimised a novel sensing strategy for isomer discrimination by combining advanced spectroscopy with machine learning. The approach is based on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates (ie, plasmonic platforms). Montes-Garca et al. explained that they fabricated advanced SERS substrates made of quasi-spherical gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) synthesised via a seeded growth method.

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2025 BCPS Pharmacy Exam – What You Need To Know

Med Ed 101

I’ve compiled this YouTube video to help candidates best prepare for their 2025 BCPS pharmacy exam. Pass rates continue to be in the 60% range so it is difficult to pass this exam. There are significant changes this year in the 2025 BCPS Exam compared to last spring. The content outline has shifted significantly. Here […] The post 2025 BCPS Pharmacy Exam – What You Need To Know appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Pharmacy Cash Revenue: Top Blogs of 2024

DiversifyRx

Pharmacy cash revenue is a must-have for pharmacy owners. Cash-based revenue is no longer just a buzzword; its a necessity for independent pharmacies looking to thrive in todays challenging healthcare landscape. Relying solely on PBM reimbursements has become a losing game for many. By incorporating cash-based services and products, pharmacy owners regain control of their profitability while delivering immense value to their communities.

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Is gabapentin breastfeeding safe?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy. Although gabapentin is an anticonvulsant , its often used off-label to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) and other nerve conditions or neuropathic pain. It can also treat postherpetic neuralgia, a type of pain that happens after having shingles. Brand names include Neurontin and Gralise.

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STAT+: Health AI investments are off to a roaring start in 2025

STAT

Over the last week, companies developing artificial intelligence products for health care have announced a series of impressive fundraises that set the tone for what could be a banner year for AI investment. Timed to the J.P. Morgan Healthcare conference, the announcements include $245 million for Innovaccer, a health care data company that’s increasingly focused on AI, $141 million for Hippocratic AI, a company that develops generative AI agents to help with clinical tasks, and $105 mill

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NMD Pharma’s Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease treatment granted ODD by FDA

Pharmafile

Biotech company NMD Pharma has announced that the US Food and Drug Association (FDA) have granted its Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease treatment NMD670 orphan drug designation (ODD). NMD670 was previously granted ODD by the FDA for generalised myasthenia gravis in September 2022. NMD670 is a small molecule inhibitor of the skeletal muscle-specific chloride ion channel CIC-1. […] The post NMD Pharmas Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease treatment granted ODD by FDA appeared first on Pharmafile.

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GSK acquisition to advance potential best-in-class GI tumour treatment

European Pharmaceutical Review

GSK has agreed to acquire the biopharmaceutical firm IDRx Inc, a company focused on development of precision therapies for gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). The deal is valued up to $1.15 billion, which includes an upfront payment of $1 billion. IDRx Inc could receive a further $150 million, subject to achievement of future regulatory approvals.

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Drug Interactions In Diabetes Care – Our Top 10

Med Ed 101

Treating patients with type II diabetes often requires an array of medications to control blood sugar and manage various comorbidities. Understanding possible drug-drug and drug-disease interactions between medications is extremely important for optimizing medication therapy, preventing adverse effects, and overall improving patient outcomes in diabetes patients.

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